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At the GSPCA we are extremely busy and we are currently looking for new volunteers to join the team as well as recruiting new staff.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had an incredibly busy 2022 at the GSPCA and we kick off the New Year with our first Volunteer Induction Evening this Wednesday at 630pm.”
“Volunteers help in all areas of the work of the Shelter and from animal care to gardening, reception to the ambulance, painting to dog training, our charity shop in town to the many events and so much more there really is something for everyone.”
Last month on the 5th November a very stressed Sparrow Hawk was found unable to fly near Aladdin’s Cave.
The poorly bird was found when fireworks had been used near by very stressed
The bird was rushed to the GSPCA and after weeks of care on Monday was released back to the wild.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Thankfully animals being injured due to fireworks are rare but last month Maria the Sparrow Hawk was found near Aladdin’s Cave unable to fly after fireworks had been used in the area.”
Yesterday at the GSPCA the team got together for a little surprise for a very special birthday.
As Yvonne Chauvel is off for a couple of days the GSPCA team with cards and goodies surprise Yvonne Chauvel who celebrated a very special birthday.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Yvonne is the longest serving team member at the GSPCA of 27 years and today celebrates a very special birthday, and as she is off yesterday we got together to surprise her.”
“From the team of staff to the committee we surprised Yvonne with cards, flowers, chocolates and many more gifts.”
On the 14th November a Barn Owl was found being attacked by a crow.
The poorly owl was found being dragged and after being rescued was transported to the GSPCA where she has been for the last month.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We help around 2000 sick and injured birds every year.”
“Last month a Barn Owl was rescued from a crow and brought to the GSPCA.”
Is there a star who really deserves to have their hard work celebrated?
The Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2023 is an opportunity for you to recognise animal charities, as well as individual team members and volunteers, for the hard work they put in to help give so many animals a brighter future.
Remember nominations are anonymous and each nominee will receive a personalised certificate to proudly display.
In the last 8 weeks we have had two poorly seal pups come into our care this season.
Shakespeare from Jersey was rescued in October and just over a week ago the now named ‘Emilia’ rescued in St Peter Port are both responding well to treatment.
To donate to the care of the seals and our work please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
On the 21st November the Pets At Home Foundation launched the
With over 300 animals in our care and over 3000 through our doors each year there are many things we use and need 24/7 365 days a year and many Christmas Gift ideas for the animals in our care on our Amazon Wish List.
There are many ways to support our work and every penny makes a huge difference during these difficult time. There are a huge range of ways in which you can support our work and help us care for the animals at the GSPCA.
Once again the GSPCA are part of the Elf on the Shelf Guernsey Press Competition.
The naughty little Elf can be seen during our opening hours which are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.
Outside these hours he sneaks around the Shelter and we will try to catch a few pictures of his adventures in the run up to Christmas.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Once again the GSPCA are taking part in the Guernsey Press Elf on the Shelf competition.”
“Why not pop into the GSPCA to see if you can spot the naughty Elf and take part.”